By Alison Coughlin
Throughout the 20th century, the United States was the largest global exporter of most grains and oilseeds, including corn, wheat, and soybeans. In recent years, other countries and regions have grown in importance - the Black Sea has become a major player in corn and wheat and South America has emerged as a leading global supplier of soybeans. Specifically, in the last several years, Brazil has overtaken the United States as the world's largest producer and exporter of soybeans.
Source: USDA PSD Database.
Brazil emerged as a significant soybean producer during the